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The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will now calculate a parking fee for the British Royal Navy F-35 fighter jet as it continues to be grounded in Kerala. As per a report by the Indian Defence Research wing, for 12 days of parking, the total fee would be 3,685.22 USD (INR 26,261 × 12 = INR 315,132). The F-35B's prolonged stay at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is highly unusual, as it marks the first time this advanced fighter jet has been stranded abroad. Usually, the airport operator charges a parking fee based on the aircraft's weight. But the fighter jet is lightweight and it is not a scheduled flight. So the same yardstick may not be applicable in this case. There is no official confirmation on how the parking fee would be charged and who would pay the bill. Notably, in March, US President Donald Trump pitched the sale of F-35 jets to India.&nbsp;Meanwhile, a team of engineers from the UK and the US will arrive soon to rectify the snag. If it is not successful, arrangements may have to be made to move the jet out using a freighter plane. A British High Commission spokesperson said: “We are working to repair the UK F-35B at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport as quickly as possible. We thank the Indian authorities for their continued support.” "Diversion of F-35 is normal. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is fully aware of and facilitated the aircraft for flight safety reasons. All assistance is given, and IAF is in coordination with all agencies," an IAF spokesperson said last week. The jet, believed to have taken off from a British aircraft carrier stationed approximately 100 nautical miles off Kerala's coast, landed in Thiruvananthapuram after reporting low fuel levels, reported news agency PTI. The British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II fighter jet, which was part of the HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group, landed in Thiruvananthapuram on June 14. The British jet, parked at Bay 4 of Thiruvananthapuram's airport, is guarded by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel.&nbsp;The cutting-edge F-35B, known for its short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) capability and advanced sensor systems, is one of the world's most expensive and technologically advanced fighter jets. Manufactured by the US's Lockheed Martin, its sleek design helps in evading enemy radars, making it stealth.&nbsp;

Usually, the airport operator charges a parking fee based on the aircraft's weight. But the fighter jet is lightweight and it is not a scheduled flight. So how would the parking charges be calculated

The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will now calculate a parking fee for the British Royal Navy F-35 fighter jet as it continues to be grounded in Kerala. As per a report by the Indian Defence Research wing, for 12 days of parking, the total fee would be 3,685.22 USD (INR 26,261 × 12 = INR 315,132). The F-35B's prolonged stay at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is highly unusual, as it marks the first time this advanced fighter jet has been stranded abroad. Usually, the airport operator charges a parking fee based on the aircraft's weight. But the fighter jet is lightweight and it is not a scheduled flight. So the same yardstick may not be applicable in this case. There is no official confirmation on how the parking fee would be charged and who would pay the bill. Notably, in March, US President Donald Trump pitched the sale of F-35 jets to India. Meanwhile, a team of engineers from the UK and the US will arrive soon to rectify the snag. If it is not successful, arrangements may have to be made to move the jet out using a freighter plane. A British High Commission spokesperson said: “We are working to repair the UK F-35B at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport as quickly as possible. We thank the Indian authorities for their continued support.” "Diversion of F-35 is normal. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is fully aware of and facilitated the aircraft for flight safety reasons. All assistance is given, and IAF is in coordination with all agencies," an IAF spokesperson said last week. The jet, believed to have taken off from a British aircraft carrier stationed approximately 100 nautical miles off Kerala's coast, landed in Thiruvananthapuram after reporting low fuel levels, reported news agency PTI. The British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II fighter jet, which was part of the HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group, landed in Thiruvananthapuram on June 14. The British jet, parked at Bay 4 of Thiruvananthapuram's airport, is guarded by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel. The cutting-edge F-35B, known for its short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) capability and advanced sensor systems, is one of the world's most expensive and technologically advanced fighter jets. Manufactured by the US's Lockheed Martin, its sleek design helps in evading enemy radars, making it stealth.

Usually, the airport operator charges a parking fee based on the aircraft's weight. But the fighter jet is lightweight and it is not a scheduled flight. So how would the parking charges be calculated

Parking charge for UK's F-35 stuck in Kerala for more than 10 days is...

he 2013 Hollywood film Gravity, which won seven Oscars, was about astronauts who live aboard the International space station and the mortal dangers posed by space debris. While the film is hailed as a cinematic masterpiece that offered a realistic glimpse into life in space, all of it was a result of sophisticated computer-generated imagery or what we commonly call graphics. In 2021, the Russian space agency Roscosmos had&nbsp; facilitated the space travel of popular actress Yulia Pereslid and Producer-Director Klim Shipenko to the International Space Station, where the duo filmed the Russian movie "Vyzov" (English translation: The Challenge) during their 12-day stay, 400 kilometers above the earth's surface.&nbsp;In October 2021, the actor-director duo flew to space on Russia's Soyuz rocket and capsule, led by veteran Russian astronaut Anton Shkaplerov. Their mission was to film the first-ever feature-length movie in space made by professional movie crew. Produced by Russia's Yellow, Black and White studio and Channel One Russia, in partnership with Roscomos, the movie Vyzov was reportedly aimed at popularizing Russia’s space activities, and glorifying the cosmonaut(astronaut) profession and inspiring future generations. A video capturing and summarizing this unique out-of-the world commercial film project is available on Roscosmos' <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0UF3QSYTRs">Youtube page</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;The film's plot revolves around a Russian cosmonaut who faces a grave medical emergency while aboard the space station and the challenging mission to save him. The rescue mission involves flying a Russian surgeon to the space station, and to revive the dying cosmonaut.&nbsp;Actress Yulia Peresild played the role of the surgeon, Zhenya, while Russian three astronauts who were then aboard the space station- Novitskiy, Dubrov and Shkaplerov - also played a part in the film. Producer-Director Shipenko performed all crucial behind-the-scene roles, including director, make-up artist, sound editor and cinematographer. About 40 minutes of the film's165 minutes runtime was filmed aboard the space station by the daring Director who flew up all the way from earth. The remaining parts of the film were shot across various locations in Russia. In total, around 30 hours of 4K quality film footage was shot aboard the space station.&nbsp;Released in April 2023, the film was reportedly received with great enthusiasm at the box office and raked in a significant amount of money. The total cost of making "The Challenge," has not been released, but it was reported to be at least $11.6 million by Russian media.Roscosmos promoted the film as a means to demonstrate the rapid training of a crew for spaceflight. it was also an opportunity to attract women towards the country's cosmonaut corps. Actress Yulia Peresild is only the fifth Russian woman to fly into space, and she is one among more than 65 female astronauts worldwide. Russian Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first in woman in space, back in 1963.&nbsp;How the actress and director were chosen for spaceflight&nbsp; &nbsp;According to reports, multiple award-winning Russian actor Yulia Pereslid, then aged 37, was chosen from a pool of 3,000 applicants and 20 finalists. Being a professional actor, she had no formal education or real exposure to human spaceflight prior to this film Vyzov.&nbsp;Klim Shipenko, then aged 38, is a film director, screenwriter, actor and producer. His earlier credits include the 2017 feature film "Salyut 7," which was loosely based on the real 1985 mission to the last of the Soviet Union's Salyut-class space stations. He too did not have any spaceflight experience prior to the film Vyzov. Cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov, then aged 49, had already logged more than 533 days, and had served on three International Space Station expedition crews in 2012, 2015 and 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;A backup crew of three members - actor, director, and cosmonaut were also selected and kept ready, as is common with most space missions.According to top Roscosmos officials of the time, the film was also an experiment to see if two ordinary people(professional actor and director) can be trained and prepared to undertake a two-week mission to the International Space Station, which is usually the workplace of professional astronauts or scientists-turned-astronauts. The actor-director duo were trained at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center at Star City, Near Moscow. Reports say, the actor and director underwent rigorous training ahead of their spaceflight. The training involved doing centrifuge and vibration stand tests, training flights in zero gravity, and parachute training, among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;When Tom Cruise wanted to fly to space and film there&nbsp;For several decades, Hollywood star Tom Cruise, known for his insane and death-defying stunts has enthralled audiences with his action thrillers. In the year 2020, reports said that Tom Cruise was looking to push his limits further and wanted to fly to space and make an action film there, in partnership with NASA and SpaceX. Had that happened, Cruise would have established himself as the first professional actor to film in the microgravity(weightless) environment of space. Some reports claim that Russia's Roscosmos announced the project to film Vyzov, after it emerged that Tom Cruise was working with director Doug Liman to fly to space and film a movie aboard the Space station.&nbsp;&nbsp;A professional film crew aiming to undertake space travel and accomplishing spaceflight (Vyzov film crew), is an indication of how far humanity has progressed with human spaceflight technology and how techno-commercial advancements have significantly reduced the cost of undertaking human spaceflight.- -either as a tourist or a professional astronaut.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Russian actress Yulia Peresild, cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov and director-producer Klim Shipenko. The trio flew to the space station in October 2021 to film the full-length commercial film Vyzov, creating a record.

he 2013 Hollywood film Gravity, which won seven Oscars, was about astronauts who live aboard the International space station and the mortal dangers posed by space debris. While the film is hailed as a cinematic masterpiece that offered a realistic glimpse into life in space, all of it was a result of sophisticated computer-generated imagery or what we commonly call graphics. In 2021, the Russian space agency Roscosmos had facilitated the space travel of popular actress Yulia Pereslid and Producer-Director Klim Shipenko to the International Space Station, where the duo filmed the Russian movie "Vyzov" (English translation: The Challenge) during their 12-day stay, 400 kilometers above the earth's surface. In October 2021, the actor-director duo flew to space on Russia's Soyuz rocket and capsule, led by veteran Russian astronaut Anton Shkaplerov. Their mission was to film the first-ever feature-length movie in space made by professional movie crew. Produced by Russia's Yellow, Black and White studio and Channel One Russia, in partnership with Roscomos, the movie Vyzov was reportedly aimed at popularizing Russia’s space activities, and glorifying the cosmonaut(astronaut) profession and inspiring future generations. A video capturing and summarizing this unique out-of-the world commercial film project is available on Roscosmos' Youtube page. The film's plot revolves around a Russian cosmonaut who faces a grave medical emergency while aboard the space station and the challenging mission to save him. The rescue mission involves flying a Russian surgeon to the space station, and to revive the dying cosmonaut. Actress Yulia Peresild played the role of the surgeon, Zhenya, while Russian three astronauts who were then aboard the space station- Novitskiy, Dubrov and Shkaplerov - also played a part in the film. Producer-Director Shipenko performed all crucial behind-the-scene roles, including director, make-up artist, sound editor and cinematographer. About 40 minutes of the film's165 minutes runtime was filmed aboard the space station by the daring Director who flew up all the way from earth. The remaining parts of the film were shot across various locations in Russia. In total, around 30 hours of 4K quality film footage was shot aboard the space station. Released in April 2023, the film was reportedly received with great enthusiasm at the box office and raked in a significant amount of money. The total cost of making "The Challenge," has not been released, but it was reported to be at least $11.6 million by Russian media. Roscosmos promoted the film as a means to demonstrate the rapid training of a crew for spaceflight. it was also an opportunity to attract women towards the country's cosmonaut corps. Actress Yulia Peresild is only the fifth Russian woman to fly into space, and she is one among more than 65 female astronauts worldwide. Russian Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first in woman in space, back in 1963. How the actress and director were chosen for spaceflight According to reports, multiple award-winning Russian actor Yulia Pereslid, then aged 37, was chosen from a pool of 3,000 applicants and 20 finalists. Being a professional actor, she had no formal education or real exposure to human spaceflight prior to this film Vyzov. Klim Shipenko, then aged 38, is a film director, screenwriter, actor and producer. His earlier credits include the 2017 feature film "Salyut 7," which was loosely based on the real 1985 mission to the last of the Soviet Union's Salyut-class space stations. He too did not have any spaceflight experience prior to the film Vyzov. Cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov, then aged 49, had already logged more than 533 days, and had served on three International Space Station expedition crews in 2012, 2015 and 2018. A backup crew of three members - actor, director, and cosmonaut were also selected and kept ready, as is common with most space missions. According to top Roscosmos officials of the time, the film was also an experiment to see if two ordinary people(professional actor and director) can be trained and prepared to undertake a two-week mission to the International Space Station, which is usually the workplace of professional astronauts or scientists-turned-astronauts. The actor-director duo were trained at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center at Star City, Near Moscow. Reports say, the actor and director underwent rigorous training ahead of their spaceflight. The training involved doing centrifuge and vibration stand tests, training flights in zero gravity, and parachute training, among others. When Tom Cruise wanted to fly to space and film there For several decades, Hollywood star Tom Cruise, known for his insane and death-defying stunts has enthralled audiences with his action thrillers. In the year 2020, reports said that Tom Cruise was looking to push his limits further and wanted to fly to space and make an action film there, in partnership with NASA and SpaceX. Had that happened, Cruise would have established himself as the first professional actor to film in the microgravity(weightless) environment of space. Some reports claim that Russia's Roscosmos announced the project to film Vyzov, after it emerged that Tom Cruise was working with director Doug Liman to fly to space and film a movie aboard the Space station. A professional film crew aiming to undertake space travel and accomplishing spaceflight (Vyzov film crew), is an indication of how far humanity has progressed with human spaceflight technology and how techno-commercial advancements have significantly reduced the cost of undertaking human spaceflight.- -either as a tourist or a professional astronaut.

Russian actress Yulia Peresild, cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov and director-producer Klim Shipenko. The trio flew to the space station in October 2021 to film the full-length commercial film Vyzov, creating a record.

When a Russian Actress, Director flew to the space station and made a movie...

The White House has found a new way to keep the humour intact after the United States President Donald Trump was called ‘Daddy’ by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The White House on Friday (June 27) posted a video showing a T-shirt design with Trump photo and ‘Daddy Home’ written in the background. The video had ‘Daddy Home’ track by Usher added to it. Trump's ‘Daddy’ saga began when Mark Rutte said that Trump behaved like a 'Daddy' in dealing with Iran and Israel. Rutte's remark was in response to Trump's usual comparison of Iran and Israel as “two school kids.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">America’s back. Daddy’s home. <a href="https://t.co/dmhpC5YRDm">pic.twitter.com/dmhpC5YRDm</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1938410263394328865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>How ‘Daddy’ saga began and how is it going?</h2>Ahead of boarding Air Force One to attend the NATO Summit in the Netherlands, Trump asked about violation of ceasefire by Israel and Iran. He &nbsp; angrily answered, "The two countries have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the fuck they're doing, do you understand that?" Trump on June 24 declared that a ceasefire had been agreed between Israel and Iran and war had stopped, but both countries violated it soon after his announcement and fired missiles at each other. This was a major upset for Trump, who warned Israel against bombing Iran and lost his cool in front of reporters.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Don’t mess with Trump. Very harsh words for Israel (and Iran). The F bomb comment is probably the most accurate statement about this conflict that I have ever heard. <a href="https://t.co/f7xDIfNa9H">pic.twitter.com/f7xDIfNa9H</a>&mdash; Crowder CEO (@GmorganJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/GmorganJr/status/1937474472145047886?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

During a conversation with Mark Rutte in the Netherlands on the sidelines of the NATO Summit, Trump was asked by him about Iran and Israel. Trump compared the West Asian adversaries to “two kids in a school yard” who “fight like hell". He added, "You know, they fight like hell. You can't stop them. Let them fight for about two, three minutes, then it's easier to stop." Rutte interjected, laughing: “And then daddy has to sometimes use strong language to get them to stop,” referring to Trump's usage of the F-word. Trump laughed at Rutte's remark and said, “Everyone said 'Well, you have to use a certain word.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">NEW: Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte refers to President Trump as ‘Daddy’ while Trump was talking about Israel &amp; Iran’s peace deal. Trump: They had a big fight. Like two kids in a schoolyard. Let them fight for about two minutes. Then it&#39;s easier to stop them. Rutte: And… <a href="https://t.co/dpG7C7bakY">pic.twitter.com/dpG7C7bakY</a>&mdash; Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) <a href="https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/1937864879257669826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Later, during a press briefing, a Sky News reporter asked Trump whether he saw NATO allies as his children in light of the nickname given by Rutte. Trump smiled at the question while Secretary of State Marco Rubio chuckled while standing behind him. "No, he likes me. I think he likes me. If he doesn't, I'll let you know. I'll come back and I'll hit him hard, OK…He did it very affectionately though, ‘Daddy, you’re my daddy,'” Trump said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Better angle of Marco Rubio&#39;s reaction after reporter asks a question to &quot;daddy&quot; Donald Trump <a href="https://t.co/iRsT26DhE5">pic.twitter.com/iRsT26DhE5</a>&mdash; Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliespiering/status/1937888346786746857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

However, Rutte, during an interaction with Reuters, denied calling Trump ‘daddy’ while he praised the US president for his role in the Iran-Israel conflict. "In Europe, I sometimes hear countries say, 'Hey Mark, will the US stay with us?' and I said that sounds a bit like a small child asking his daddy, 'Are you still staying with the family?'" he said. “In that sense, I used the word 'daddy.' I was not calling President Trump that.” When asked whether this analogy implied that other NATO members are like children who are only now maturing, Rutte responded that they have already grown up but now recognise the need to take on greater responsibility.&nbsp;The White House appeared to lean into the humour, posting a playful edit of the moment on X (formerly Twitter). They shared the video of President Donald Trump at the NATO summit, set to the tune of Usher’s Daddy’s Home. Within minutes, “Daddy” became the internet’s favourite new moniker for Trump.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🎶 Daddy’s home… Hey, hey, hey, Daddy. President Donald J. Trump attended the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands. <a href="https://t.co/asJb5FD2Ii">pic.twitter.com/asJb5FD2Ii</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1938053287535616085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Interestingly, this is not the first time Trump has been called ‘Daddy’. In a 2023 interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, golfer John Daly <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tuckercarlson/video/7312855307552853294">said</a> he and fellow golfers “want Daddy Trump back.” Trump posted about the reference on Truth Social <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/111586208943521719">at the time</a> and <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/112315147940969000">again a few months later</a>. Daly has said he has called Trump “daddy” since the two met in 1992.

Donald Trump loves to give nicknames. However, after the recently held NATO Summit, he seems to be embracing one - ‘Daddy’. The White House is going gaga over it: Here's how it began and how it is going

The White House has found a new way to keep the humour intact after the United States President Donald Trump was called ‘Daddy’ by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The White House on Friday (June 27) posted a video showing a T-shirt design with Trump photo and ‘Daddy Home’ written in the background. The video had ‘Daddy Home’ track by Usher added to it. Trump's ‘Daddy’ saga began when Mark Rutte said that Trump behaved like a 'Daddy' in dealing with Iran and Israel. Rutte's remark was in response to Trump's usual comparison of Iran and Israel as “two school kids.”

Donald Trump loves to give nicknames. However, after the recently held NATO Summit, he seems to be embracing one - ‘Daddy’. The White House is going gaga over it: Here's how it began and how it is going

White House embraces Trump's ‘Daddy' nickname: How it began vs how it is going - WATCH all moments here

Russia has promised India that it would complete the delivery of the two remaining S-400 Triumf air defence squadrons by 2027. The two sides also discussed upgrades to Su-30MKI fighter jets, joint defence production and modernisation of platforms during the bilateral defence talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, China.&nbsp;India and Russia also discussed air-to-air missile systems and other advanced defence technologies, and explored opportunities for joint production, modernisation of defence platforms, and enhancement of strategic collaboration, said a government statement on Friday (June 27).&nbsp;<h2>Cross-border terrorism discussed</h2>Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov discussed cross-border terrorism, with Moscow expressing solidarity with New Delhi on the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 25 Indians were killed. They also discussed broader geopolitical concerns and strategic collaboration, said the Indian government release. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-defence-ministers-meet-in-china-rajnath-singh-calls-out-pak-terror-nexus-at-sco-summit-1750947788029/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-defence-ministers-meet-in-china-rajnath-singh-calls-out-pak-terror-nexus-at-sco-summit-1750947788029/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Defence talks in the wake of Operation Sindoor</h2>The discussions came in the wake of India's Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The two sides reaffirmed their time-tested, long-standing defence partnership and commitment to regional stability.<h2>What's the situation with S400 defence system?</h2>The S400 Triumf air defence system played a crucial role during India's Operation Sindoor in May. The delivery of two more S-400 systems, as contracted, was delayed due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Now, Russia has promised that one of these will be delivered in 2026 and the final one in 2027. India has deployed three squadrons of the Russian missile defence in various sectors to counter threats from Pakistan and China.&nbsp;<h2>More about S-400 Triumf</h2>The Russian air defence system protected India's major military assets from Pakistani attacks. Pakistan initially claimed to have destroyed a battery of S-400, but PM Narendra Modi disproved this, standing in front of the S-400 after Operation Sindoor, when he visited the Adampur airbase.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Russia has promised that one of these will be delivered in 2026 and the final one in 2027. India has deployed three squadrons of the Russian missile defence in various sectors to counter threats from Pakistan and China.

Russia has promised India that it would complete the delivery of the two remaining S-400 Triumf air defence squadrons by 2027. The two sides also discussed upgrades to Su-30MKI fighter jets, joint defence production and modernisation of platforms during the bilateral defence talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, China. India and Russia also discussed air-to-air missile systems and other advanced defence technologies, and explored opportunities for joint production, modernisation of defence platforms, and enhancement of strategic collaboration, said a government statement on Friday (June 27). Cross-border terrorism discussed Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov discussed cross-border terrorism, with Moscow expressing solidarity with New Delhi on the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 25 Indians were killed. They also discussed broader geopolitical concerns and strategic collaboration, said the Indian government release. https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-defence-ministers-meet-in-china-rajnath-singh-calls-out-pak-terror-nexus-at-sco-summit-1750947788029/embed Defence talks in the wake of Operation Sindoor The discussions came in the wake of India's Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The two sides reaffirmed their time-tested, long-standing defence partnership and commitment to regional stability. What's the situation with S400 defence system? The S400 Triumf air defence system played a crucial role during India's Operation Sindoor in May. The delivery of two more S-400 systems, as contracted, was delayed due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Now, Russia has promised that one of these will be delivered in 2026 and the final one in 2027. India has deployed three squadrons of the Russian missile defence in various sectors to counter threats from Pakistan and China. More about S-400 Triumf The Russian air defence system protected India's major military assets from Pakistani attacks. Pakistan initially claimed to have destroyed a battery of S-400, but PM Narendra Modi disproved this, standing in front of the S-400 after Operation Sindoor, when he visited the Adampur airbase.

Russia has promised that one of these will be delivered in 2026 and the final one in 2027. India has deployed three squadrons of the Russian missile defence in various sectors to counter threats from Pakistan and China.

S-400 air defence system full delivery by 2027, upgrades to Su-30MKI fighter jets coming to India from Russia: What it means

After the end of war between Iran and Israel in a US brokered ceasefire, the question that comes to mind is the situation of Iran's missile arsenal that proved effective to a great extent against it's rival in the conflict that lasted for almost two weeks. The destructive power of its long-range missiles was evident with kind of damage caused to infrastructre and the casualties that Israel suffered.&nbsp;Israel has claimed to take out much of Iran's stockpile and the means to launch them.&nbsp;What remains of Iran’s arsenal? &nbsp;At the beginning of the conflict with Iran, the Israeli intelligence had estimated a stockpile of roughly 2,000 ballistic missiles, according to Fox News. But since the conflict began, many of those have been launched or destroyed in Israeli airstrikes.&nbsp;According to a US intelligence report that came out before the war, Iran could produce around 50 ballistic missiles per month. But given the number of missiles that were fired by Tehran, the estimate proved out of sync.&nbsp;“I think the production rate is almost irrelevant to their rate of fire,” said Fabian Hinz, a research fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies to The Times of Israel.&nbsp;He, however, mentioned that Israeli strikes have likely degraded or destroyed many key production facilities.&nbsp;“Israel has the opportunity to paralyze and ruin the missile production if they want to. They know where the subcomponents are produced,” Hinz said.&nbsp;Iran would fall short of making up for the nearly 600 ballistic missiles launched and several more destroyed by Israel even if Tehran continues limited production. Reaching to the number of earlier stockpile could take years, according to experts, reported The Times of Israel.&nbsp;Hinz, however, said that Iran still retains much of its short-range missile and anti-ship missile arsenal that could be used to &nbsp;target US bases, commercial shipping, or energy infrastructure in the Gulf, if such a situation arises again. &nbsp;

At the beginning of the conflict with Iran, the Israeli intelligence had estimated a stockpile of roughly 2,000 ballistic missiles.

After the end of war between Iran and Israel in a US brokered ceasefire, the question that comes to mind is the situation of Iran's missile arsenal that proved effective to a great extent against it's rival in the conflict that lasted for almost two weeks. The destructive power of its long-range missiles was evident with kind of damage caused to infrastructre and the casualties that Israel suffered. Israel has claimed to take out much of Iran's stockpile and the means to launch them. What remains of Iran’s arsenal? At the beginning of the conflict with Iran, the Israeli intelligence had estimated a stockpile of roughly 2,000 ballistic missiles, according to Fox News. But since the conflict began, many of those have been launched or destroyed in Israeli airstrikes. According to a US intelligence report that came out before the war, Iran could produce around 50 ballistic missiles per month. But given the number of missiles that were fired by Tehran, the estimate proved out of sync. “I think the production rate is almost irrelevant to their rate of fire,” said Fabian Hinz, a research fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies to The Times of Israel. He, however, mentioned that Israeli strikes have likely degraded or destroyed many key production facilities. “Israel has the opportunity to paralyze and ruin the missile production if they want to. They know where the subcomponents are produced,” Hinz said. Iran would fall short of making up for the nearly 600 ballistic missiles launched and several more destroyed by Israel even if Tehran continues limited production. Reaching to the number of earlier stockpile could take years, according to experts, reported The Times of Israel. Hinz, however, said that Iran still retains much of its short-range missile and anti-ship missile arsenal that could be used to target US bases, commercial shipping, or energy infrastructure in the Gulf, if such a situation arises again.

At the beginning of the conflict with Iran, the Israeli intelligence had estimated a stockpile of roughly 2,000 ballistic missiles.

Iran's missile stockpile depleted, could take years to rebuild? Here's what remains of Tehran's arsenal

Amid claims that American strikes on Iran did not destroy its nuclear sites, Pentagon on Thursday (June 26) released test footage showing how bunker-busters work.&nbsp;&nbsp;US President Donald Trump on Thursday hinted at a "very big" trade deal with India, weeks after a team of negotiators from the two countries held four-day closed-door talks on the agreement. Addressing the 'Big Beautiful Event' at the White House, Trump said he has a "great deal" with India.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of American Vogue, stepped down after 37 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click on the headlines for more&nbsp;<a href="US shares video proof of 'HISTORICALLY SUCCESSFUL' strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities - WATCH how bunker busters work">US shares video proof of 'HISTORICALLY SUCCESSFUL' strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities - WATCH how bunker busters work</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250627/image-1750998193375.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="US shares video proof of 'HISTORICALLY SUCCESSFUL' strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities - WATCH how bunker busters work"></figure>Amid claims that American strikes on Iran did not destroy its nuclear sites, Pentagon on Thursday (June 26) released test footage showing how bunker-busters work. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-announces-trade-deal-with-china-hints-at-upcoming-big-deal-with-india-1750983467246">'Very big one': Trump hints at upcoming deal with India after signing trade agreement with China</a><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/2024/09/18/455332-new-wion-53.png" alt="Trump meeting Modi: Donald Trump says will meet 'fantastic' Indian PM Narendra Modi next week"> US President Donald Trump announced making a deal with China and hinted at an upcoming big deal with India in the White House on Thursday (June 26). No further details were disclosed, though he emphasised ‘everybody, everybody wants to make a deal.’&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/end-of-gaza-war-netanyahu-drops-big-hint-of-normalising-israel-s-ties-with-neighbours-after-trump-s-support-on-criminal-cases-1750991942648">Netanyahu drops BIG HINT of normalising Israel's ties with neighbours</a><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250627/image-1750993418059.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="End of Gaza war soon? Netanyahu drops BIG HINT of normalising Israel's ties with neighbours"> Stating that Israel has won a war against Iran after fighting “valiantly”, Netanyahu said that it is the opportunity for his nation to expand peace accords with Arab countries, hinting at the expansion of Abraham Accords. Earlier Steve Witkoff also said that big announcement expected on Abraham accords &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/after-37-years-anna-wintour-to-step-down-as-us-vogue-editor-1750971699297">After 37 years, Anna Wintour to step down as US Vogue editor</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250627/image-1750971824992.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="After 37 years, Anna Wintour to step down as US Vogue editor"></figure>Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of American Vogue, steps down after 37 years. The company is seeking a replacement, which was confirmed by the publisher, Condé Nast. The 75-year-old disclosed this news to the staff on Thursday (June 26). Amarnath Yatra under AI surveillance: New security measures unveiled <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/amarnath-yatra-under-ai-surveillance-new-security-measures-unveiled-1751000888702/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/amarnath-yatra-under-ai-surveillance-new-security-measures-unveiled-1751000888702/embed</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;

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Amid claims that American strikes on Iran did not destroy its nuclear sites, Pentagon on Thursday (June 26) released test footage showing how bunker-busters work. US President Donald Trump on Thursday hinted at a "very big" trade deal with India, weeks after a team of negotiators from the two countries held four-day closed-door talks on the agreement. Addressing the 'Big Beautiful Event' at the White House, Trump said he has a "great deal" with India. Meanwhile, Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of American Vogue, stepped down after 37 years. Click on the headlines for more US shares video proof of 'HISTORICALLY SUCCESSFUL' strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities - WATCH how bunker busters work Amid claims that American strikes on Iran did not destroy its nuclear sites, Pentagon on Thursday (June 26) released test footage showing how bunker-busters work. 'Very big one': Trump hints at upcoming deal with India after signing trade agreement with China US President Donald Trump announced making a deal with China and hinted at an upcoming big deal with India in the White House on Thursday (June 26). No further details were disclosed, though he emphasised ‘everybody, everybody wants to make a deal.’ Netanyahu drops BIG HINT of normalising Israel's ties with neighbours Stating that Israel has won a war against Iran after fighting “valiantly”, Netanyahu said that it is the opportunity for his nation to expand peace accords with Arab countries, hinting at the expansion of Abraham Accords. Earlier Steve Witkoff also said that big announcement expected on Abraham accords After 37 years, Anna Wintour to step down as US Vogue editor Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of American Vogue, steps down after 37 years. The company is seeking a replacement, which was confirmed by the publisher, Condé Nast. The 75-year-old disclosed this news to the staff on Thursday (June 26). Amarnath Yatra under AI surveillance: New security measures unveiled https://www.wionews.com/videos/amarnath-yatra-under-ai-surveillance-new-security-measures-unveiled-1751000888702/embed

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Morning news brief: US shares video of bunker-buster bombs as proof for Iran strikes; Trump hints at India-US trade deal, and more

In the country's first execution since 2022, Japan has hanged a man - known as 'Twitter Killer' - for murdering nine people he met on social media. The man named Takahiro Shiraishi was sentenced to death for killing and dismantling the bodies of nine people he met on the social media platform X in 2017. Shiraishi mostly targeted females online from the age of 15 to 26. He used to lure these women to his apartment near Tokyo and then kill and cut up their bodies.&nbsp;In the most chilling information in the case, the man used to contact suicidal people, especially women, and used to offer them help in dying. He used to say he would help these people die easily. &nbsp;After killing them. the man used to stash their bodies in a cooler. Japan's Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki said Shiraishi’s crimes included “robbery, rape, murder ... destruction of a corpse and abandonment of a corpse”.&nbsp;“Nine victims were beaten and strangled, killed, robbed, and then mutilated with parts of their bodies concealed in boxes, and parts discarded in a garbage dump,” Suzuki told reporters in Tokyo on Friday (June 27). “After much careful consideration, I ordered the execution,” he added. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-executes-by-hanging-twitter-killer-who-murdered-9-first-execution-since-2022-1751008988243/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-executes-by-hanging-twitter-killer-who-murdered-9-first-execution-since-2022-1751008988243/embed</a>&nbsp;This was Japan's first execution since 2022, when a man named Tomohiro Kato was hanged for an attack in 2008. He rammed a rented two-tonne truck into a crowd in Tokyo’s Akihabara district, before getting out and going on a stabbing spree, in an attack that killed seven people. As of December 2023, around 107 prisoners are lined up for an execution in Japan, always done by hanging, the Japanese justice minister told AFP. As per the laws of the country, it is mandatory to execute within six months of the final verdict. But in reality, most inmates are left on tenterhooks in solitary confinement for years – and sometimes decades – causing severe consequences for their mental health.&nbsp;

In its first execution since 2022, Japan has hanged a man, Twitter Killer, for murdering nine people he met on social media. The man named Takahiro Shiraishi was sentenced to death for killing and dismantling the bodies of nine people he met on the social media platform X in 2017.

In the country's first execution since 2022, Japan has hanged a man - known as 'Twitter Killer' - for murdering nine people he met on social media. The man named Takahiro Shiraishi was sentenced to death for killing and dismantling the bodies of nine people he met on the social media platform X in 2017. Shiraishi mostly targeted females online from the age of 15 to 26. He used to lure these women to his apartment near Tokyo and then kill and cut up their bodies. In the most chilling information in the case, the man used to contact suicidal people, especially women, and used to offer them help in dying. He used to say he would help these people die easily. After killing them. the man used to stash their bodies in a cooler. Japan's Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki said Shiraishi’s crimes included “robbery, rape, murder ... destruction of a corpse and abandonment of a corpse”. “Nine victims were beaten and strangled, killed, robbed, and then mutilated with parts of their bodies concealed in boxes, and parts discarded in a garbage dump,” Suzuki told reporters in Tokyo on Friday (June 27). “After much careful consideration, I ordered the execution,” he added. https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-executes-by-hanging-twitter-killer-who-murdered-9-first-execution-since-2022-1751008988243/embed This was Japan's first execution since 2022, when a man named Tomohiro Kato was hanged for an attack in 2008. He rammed a rented two-tonne truck into a crowd in Tokyo’s Akihabara district, before getting out and going on a stabbing spree, in an attack that killed seven people. As of December 2023, around 107 prisoners are lined up for an execution in Japan, always done by hanging, the Japanese justice minister told AFP. As per the laws of the country, it is mandatory to execute within six months of the final verdict. But in reality, most inmates are left on tenterhooks in solitary confinement for years – and sometimes decades – causing severe consequences for their mental health.

In its first execution since 2022, Japan has hanged a man, ‘Twitter Killer,’ for murdering nine people he met on social media. The man named Takahiro Shiraishi was sentenced to death for killing and dismantling the bodies of nine people he met on the social media platform X in 2017.

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Surprise pregnancies aren't unusual. But a woman in China discovered she was pregnant only an hour before she gave birth. After experiencing stomach pain, she decided to visit a doctor, assuming it was because of overeating. However, she was shocked when she was told she was pregnant and gave birth to a baby boy soon after. The woman says she had not experienced the usual symptoms associated with pregnancy. She did miss her periods, but didn't think it to be a big deal since she says they were normally irregular.The woman, identified as Li, lives in Ezhou, Hubei province. Jimu News reported that the incident unfolded on June 16. Li had lunch and started experiencing discomfort. She assumed it to be a result of overeating and decided to ride it out. However, when it failed to subside, she decided to ride her electric bike to the hospital alone in the afternoon at 2 pm.The doctors ran an ultrasound, and by this time, her pain had increased. She also started having regular uterine contractions, and her amniotic fluid broke. Unaware of her pregnancy, Li was shocked by what was happening. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/man-survives-52-years-with-toothbrush-in-intestine-he-forgot-he-swallowed-as-a-kid-1750763690198">Man spends 52 years with toothbrush he swallowed as a kid stuck in intestine</a>&nbsp;“When the doctors told me I was pregnant, I was completely perplexed," the publication reported her as saying. Meanwhile, the doctors roped in an obstetrics team. Li delivered a baby boy at 3:22 pm. Li was later transferred to a municipal health centre for further observation.&nbsp;<h2>Li missed her periods, gained weight, but didn't think she was pregnant</h2>&nbsp;Li admitted that she had missed her periods, although, since they had been irregular most of the time, she didn't take it seriously. Except this time, it turned out that she was pregnant. She had also gained weight, but never experienced any nausea or other pregnancy symptoms. "There was no morning sickness, which I had in my first pregnancy," she said. Li and her husband have a six-year-old son and hadn't planned to have any more children. She says they were sure about it and had been careful with contraceptives.Li is thankful that the baby is healthy despite the fact that she continued to ride her electric bike for the entire duration of the surprise pregnancy. Her husband was in another city at the time, and returned after he was informed about the new member of his family.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

The woman did not experience any pregnancy symptoms. She drove her electric bike the entire time, unaware of the pregnancy. A heavy lunch led her to the hospital, where she delivered the surprise baby soon after.

Surprise pregnancies aren't unusual. But a woman in China discovered she was pregnant only an hour before she gave birth. After experiencing stomach pain, she decided to visit a doctor, assuming it was because of overeating. However, she was shocked when she was told she was pregnant and gave birth to a baby boy soon after. The woman says she had not experienced the usual symptoms associated with pregnancy. She did miss her periods, but didn't think it to be a big deal since she says they were normally irregular. The woman, identified as Li, lives in Ezhou, Hubei province. Jimu News reported that the incident unfolded on June 16. Li had lunch and started experiencing discomfort. She assumed it to be a result of overeating and decided to ride it out. However, when it failed to subside, she decided to ride her electric bike to the hospital alone in the afternoon at 2 pm. The doctors ran an ultrasound, and by this time, her pain had increased. She also started having regular uterine contractions, and her amniotic fluid broke. Unaware of her pregnancy, Li was shocked by what was happening. Also Read: Man spends 52 years with toothbrush he swallowed as a kid stuck in intestine “When the doctors told me I was pregnant, I was completely perplexed," the publication reported her as saying. Meanwhile, the doctors roped in an obstetrics team. Li delivered a baby boy at 3:22 pm. Li was later transferred to a municipal health centre for further observation. Li missed her periods, gained weight, but didn't think she was pregnant Li admitted that she had missed her periods, although, since they had been irregular most of the time, she didn't take it seriously. Except this time, it turned out that she was pregnant. She had also gained weight, but never experienced any nausea or other pregnancy symptoms. "There was no morning sickness, which I had in my first pregnancy," she said. Li and her husband have a six-year-old son and hadn't planned to have any more children. She says they were sure about it and had been careful with contraceptives. Li is thankful that the baby is healthy despite the fact that she continued to ride her electric bike for the entire duration of the surprise pregnancy. Her husband was in another city at the time, and returned after he was informed about the new member of his family.

The woman did not experience any pregnancy symptoms. She drove her electric bike the entire time, unaware of the pregnancy. A heavy lunch led her to the hospital, where she delivered the surprise baby soon after.

Unaware about pregnancy, Chinese woman reaches hospital with stomach pain, delivers baby an hour later

Amid the divorce rumours, the former US first lady Michelle Obama addressed the speculations with her separation from the former US president Barack Obama. Explaining the reason behind her not showing up often with her husband, she said they are "too old for Instagram." Talking in a podcast of NPR with the host Rachel Martin, Michelle said, "The fact that people don’t see me going out on a date with my husband sparks rumors of the end of our marriage." the 61-year-old added, "It’s like, OK, so we don’t Instagram every minute of our lives. We are 60. We’re 60, y’all."&nbsp;She said if people out there want to know every bit about what the couple is doing every minute, they are not going to get anything. “You just are not gonna know what we’re doing every minute of the day," the former US first lady said.&nbsp;She further said in the podcast that it was her choice not to attend the high-profile events like former US president Jimmy Carter's funeral and Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. She "owned" it that her absence in these events was the reason that led to backlash and divorce rumours.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-nuclear-talks-iran-denies-any-meeting-with-us-next-week-1751008041446">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-nuclear-talks-iran-denies-any-meeting-with-us-next-week-1751008041446/embed</a>&nbsp;“One of the major decisions I made this year was to stay put and not attend funerals and inaugurations and all the things that I’m supposed to attend,” Michelle said.&nbsp;“That was a part of me using my ambition to say, ‘Let me define what I want to do, apart from what I’m supposed to do, what the world expects of me.’ And I have to own that. Those are my choices,” she added in the podcast.&nbsp;'It's my life now'&nbsp;Michelle also said, "Whatever the backlash was, I had to sit in it and own it. But I didn’t regret it, you know? It’s my life now, and I can say that, now."&nbsp;“As a working mother, I - you know, I think all of that stuff, it kind of cut my ambitions short a little bit. Because I had to make a set of decisions, ‘OK, my husband’s over here, I’ve got these kids over here. I don’t know if I can afford to be ambitious right now. So I have to take a step back,'" the former US first lady said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Amid the divorce rumours, the former US first lady Michelle Obama addressed the speculations with her separation from the former US president Barack Obama. Explaining the reason behind her not showing up often with her husband, she said they are too old for Instagram.

Amid the divorce rumours, the former US first lady Michelle Obama addressed the speculations with her separation from the former US president Barack Obama. Explaining the reason behind her not showing up often with her husband, she said they are "too old for Instagram." Talking in a podcast of NPR with the host Rachel Martin, Michelle said, "The fact that people don’t see me going out on a date with my husband sparks rumors of the end of our marriage." the 61-year-old added, "It’s like, OK, so we don’t Instagram every minute of our lives. We are 60. We’re 60, y’all." She said if people out there want to know every bit about what the couple is doing every minute, they are not going to get anything. “You just are not gonna know what we’re doing every minute of the day," the former US first lady said. She further said in the podcast that it was her choice not to attend the high-profile events like former US president Jimmy Carter's funeral and Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. She "owned" it that her absence in these events was the reason that led to backlash and divorce rumours. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-nuclear-talks-iran-denies-any-meeting-with-us-next-week-1751008041446/embed “One of the major decisions I made this year was to stay put and not attend funerals and inaugurations and all the things that I’m supposed to attend,” Michelle said. “That was a part of me using my ambition to say, ‘Let me define what I want to do, apart from what I’m supposed to do, what the world expects of me.’ And I have to own that. Those are my choices,” she added in the podcast. 'It's my life now' Michelle also said, "Whatever the backlash was, I had to sit in it and own it. But I didn’t regret it, you know? It’s my life now, and I can say that, now." “As a working mother, I - you know, I think all of that stuff, it kind of cut my ambitions short a little bit. Because I had to make a set of decisions, ‘OK, my husband’s over here, I’ve got these kids over here. I don’t know if I can afford to be ambitious right now. So I have to take a step back,'" the former US first lady said.

Amid the divorce rumours, the former US first lady Michelle Obama addressed the speculations with her separation from the former US president Barack Obama. Explaining the reason behind her not showing up often with her husband, she said they are "too old for Instagram."

Amid divorce rumours, Michelle Obama explains why she's seen less with Barack Obama

New York Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's old clip where he says that he would arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu if he comes to New York city. The self-declared socialist has been vocal in his support to Palestine and has always expressed his strong stance on Israel and Israeli PM Netanyahu. The clip of his interview with Mehdi Hasan from December 2024 has now gone viral. In the clip, Mamdani was asked if he would welcome the Israeli PM, to which the 33-year-old Queens assemblyman said, “No. As mayor, New York City would arrest Benjamin Netanyahu. This is a city that our values are in line with international law. It’s time that our actions are also.”&nbsp;Earlier in November 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against Netanyahu, former defence minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. However, the US is not a member of the ICC. When asked about this, Mamdani said, "It's time we step up and make clear what we are willing to do to showcase the leadership that is sorely missing in the federal administration."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">BREAKING: NY State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani who is now running to be NYC mayor says that he would arrest Netanyahu if he enters NYC. This lunatic thinks he can arrest a foreign head of state, when the U.S. isn’t even a party to the ICC. <a href="https://t.co/muomlmiDxR">pic.twitter.com/muomlmiDxR</a>&mdash; Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) <a href="https://twitter.com/EYakoby/status/1861432979739783260?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Zohran Mamdani and the story so far</h2>Indian-American Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday night (June 25) after former Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded defeat. While the final result will depend on the ranked-choice voting tally, Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist appeared to be in a dominant position. Mamdani, was born in Kampala, Uganda, but was brought up with his family in New York City, USA, at the age of 7. He became an American citizen in 2018. His mother, Mira Nair, is a celebrated film director and his father Professor Mahmood Mamdani, teaches at Columbia.&nbsp;Earlier, US President Donald Trump slammed him and described his looks as ‘terrible’ and his voice ‘grating.’ In two posts on Truth Social, the US president not only criticised Mamdani but also Democratic leaders, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - who serves as US representative for New York's 14th congressional district and called Mamdani ‘100% communist lunatic.’ “Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor. We’ve had Radical Lefties before, but this is getting a little ridiculous. He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he’s not very smart, he’s got AOC+3, Dummies ALL, backing him, and even our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, is groveling over him,” Trump said, adding in a sarcastic remark at the end - “Yes, this is a big moment in the History of our Country!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Earlier in November 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. On the basis of this, Zohran Mamdani said that he would arrest Netanyahu if he came to New York city

New York Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's old clip where he says that he would arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu if he comes to New York city. The self-declared socialist has been vocal in his support to Palestine and has always expressed his strong stance on Israel and Israeli PM Netanyahu. The clip of his interview with Mehdi Hasan from December 2024 has now gone viral. In the clip, Mamdani was asked if he would welcome the Israeli PM, to which the 33-year-old Queens assemblyman said, “No. As mayor, New York City would arrest Benjamin Netanyahu. This is a city that our values are in line with international law. It’s time that our actions are also.” Earlier in November 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against Netanyahu, former defence minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. However, the US is not a member of the ICC. When asked about this, Mamdani said, "It's time we step up and make clear what we are willing to do to showcase the leadership that is sorely missing in the federal administration."

Earlier in November 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. On the basis of this, Zohran Mamdani said that he would arrest Netanyahu if he came to New York city

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Israel-Iran Conflict: Amid the shaky ceasefire between Israel and Iran announced after a 12-day war, the Israeli Defence Minister claimed that his army had tried to assassinate the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei. Israel Katz said his country failed to do so because the opportunity did not present itself. Talking in an interview with Channel 13, Katz revealed Israel had intentions of assassinating Khamenei, but "there was no opportunity."&nbsp;“If he had been in our sights, we would have taken him out,” Katz said in the interview. "We wanted to eliminate Khamenei, but there was no operational opportunity," he added. When he was asked if Israel sought the permission of America for its plan to assassinate Khamenei, the defence minister said Israel does not "need permission for these things.”&nbsp;Katz claimed that since his assassination was on the cards, the Iranian Supreme Leader went “underground to very great depths," which made it tough for the Israeli army to locate him. He also claimed that Khamenei broke off all the contacts with his generals during the 12 ay war. But Khamenei released multiple video messages during the war, and there is no evidence that can confirm he cut off the contacts.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-nuclear-talks-iran-denies-any-meeting-with-us-next-week-1751008041446">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-nuclear-talks-iran-denies-any-meeting-with-us-next-week-1751008041446/embed</a>&nbsp;Katz also has claimed that Israel has "green lights" from Donald Trump to launch a fresh strike on Iran if the country is deemed to be making "progress" with its nuclear program. “I do not see a situation where Iran will restore the nuclear facilities after the attack,” the Israeli minister said.&nbsp;This was after the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement on Ali Khamenei during the war. Talking amid the Israel-Iran war, Netanyahu has said that the assassination of the Iranian Supreme Leader would not escalate the conflict, but it would “end the conflict.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Amid the shaky ceasefire between Israel and Iran announced after a 12-day war, the Israeli Defence Minister claimed that his army had tried to assassinate the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei but could not find an opportunity. He said Israel does not need US permission to kill Khamenei. 

Israel-Iran Conflict: Amid the shaky ceasefire between Israel and Iran announced after a 12-day war, the Israeli Defence Minister claimed that his army had tried to assassinate the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei. Israel Katz said his country failed to do so because the opportunity did not present itself. Talking in an interview with Channel 13, Katz revealed Israel had intentions of assassinating Khamenei, but "there was no opportunity." “If he had been in our sights, we would have taken him out,” Katz said in the interview. "We wanted to eliminate Khamenei, but there was no operational opportunity," he added. When he was asked if Israel sought the permission of America for its plan to assassinate Khamenei, the defence minister said Israel does not "need permission for these things.” Katz claimed that since his assassination was on the cards, the Iranian Supreme Leader went “underground to very great depths," which made it tough for the Israeli army to locate him. He also claimed that Khamenei broke off all the contacts with his generals during the 12 ay war. But Khamenei released multiple video messages during the war, and there is no evidence that can confirm he cut off the contacts. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-nuclear-talks-iran-denies-any-meeting-with-us-next-week-1751008041446/embed Katz also has claimed that Israel has "green lights" from Donald Trump to launch a fresh strike on Iran if the country is deemed to be making "progress" with its nuclear program. “I do not see a situation where Iran will restore the nuclear facilities after the attack,” the Israeli minister said. This was after the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement on Ali Khamenei during the war. Talking amid the Israel-Iran war, Netanyahu has said that the assassination of the Iranian Supreme Leader would not escalate the conflict, but it would “end the conflict.”

Amid the shaky ceasefire between Israel and Iran announced after a 12-day war, the Israeli Defence Minister claimed that his army had tried to assassinate the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei but couldn't find opportunity. He said Israel doesn't need ‘US permission’ to kill Khamenei.&nbsp;

'If he had been in our sights...': Israel Defence Minister says Netanyahu sought to KILL Khamenei but 'couldn't find opportunity'

United States President Donald Trump has called for Israel to cancel the corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or grant him a pardon, describing the case against him as a “witch-hunt”. Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust and his trial began in 2020. The trial involves three criminal cases and Netanyahu denied the allegations, pleading not guilty. Trump's support for Netanyahu is a part of his larger attempt to end the war in Gaza and expand the Abraham Accords, reports suggested. On the same lines, Netanyahu also said that Israel has the chance to attain the “dramatic expansion” of its normalisation accords with Middle Eastern countries.<h2>Trump's support for Netanyahu</h2>US President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded the end of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing criminal trial. “BREAKING NEWS… I was shocked to hear that the State of Israel, which has just had one of its Greatest Moments in History, and is strongly led by Bibi Netanyahu, is continuing its ridiculous Witch Hunt against their Great War Time Prime Minister!” Trump wrote in a lengthy post on Truth Social. The intervention by the American president came as the cross-examination of Netanyahu, which began earlier this month, was due to resume. Trump denounced the case against Netanyahu as “politically motivated,” saying the prime minister has gone through a “Horror Show” since the trial began in 2020.<h2>‘Opportunity for a dramatic expansion of the peace agreements’: Netanyahu</h2>Stating that Israel has won a war against Iran after fighting “valiantly”, Netanyahu said that it is the opportunity for his nation to expand peace accords with Arab countries, hinting at the expansion of Abraham Accords. “We fought valiantly against Iran — and achieved a great victory. This victory opens up an opportunity for a dramatic expansion of the peace agreements. We are working hard on this. Along with the release of our hostages and the defeat of Hamas, there is a window of opportunity here that must not be missed. Not even a single day can be wasted,” he said.&nbsp;Announced during the first term of Trump, the Abraham Accords is an agreement under which diplomatic relationship is established between Israel and several Arab states, on the mediation of the United States(US. In 2020, Bahrain and the UAE became the first Arab countries to recognise Israel after Jordan in 1996. Later, Sudan and Morocco also established diplomatic relationships with Israel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Stating that Israel has won a war against Iran after fighting “valiantly”, Netanyahu said that it is the opportunity for his nation to expand peace accords with Arab countries, hinting at the expansion of Abraham Accords

United States President Donald Trump has called for Israel to cancel the corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or grant him a pardon, describing the case against him as a “witch-hunt”. Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust and his trial began in 2020. The trial involves three criminal cases and Netanyahu denied the allegations, pleading not guilty. Trump's support for Netanyahu is a part of his larger attempt to end the war in Gaza and expand the Abraham Accords, reports suggested. On the same lines, Netanyahu also said that Israel has the chance to attain the “dramatic expansion” of its normalisation accords with Middle Eastern countries. Trump's support for Netanyahu US President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded the end of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing criminal trial. “BREAKING NEWS… I was shocked to hear that the State of Israel, which has just had one of its Greatest Moments in History, and is strongly led by Bibi Netanyahu, is continuing its ridiculous Witch Hunt against their Great War Time Prime Minister!” Trump wrote in a lengthy post on Truth Social. The intervention by the American president came as the cross-examination of Netanyahu, which began earlier this month, was due to resume. Trump denounced the case against Netanyahu as “politically motivated,” saying the prime minister has gone through a “Horror Show” since the trial began in 2020. ‘Opportunity for a dramatic expansion of the peace agreements’: Netanyahu Stating that Israel has won a war against Iran after fighting “valiantly”, Netanyahu said that it is the opportunity for his nation to expand peace accords with Arab countries, hinting at the expansion of Abraham Accords. “We fought valiantly against Iran — and achieved a great victory. This victory opens up an opportunity for a dramatic expansion of the peace agreements. We are working hard on this. Along with the release of our hostages and the defeat of Hamas, there is a window of opportunity here that must not be missed. Not even a single day can be wasted,” he said. Announced during the first term of Trump, the Abraham Accords is an agreement under which diplomatic relationship is established between Israel and several Arab states, on the mediation of the United States(US. In 2020, Bahrain and the UAE became the first Arab countries to recognise Israel after Jordan in 1996. Later, Sudan and Morocco also established diplomatic relationships with Israel.

Stating that Israel has won a war against Iran after fighting “valiantly”, Netanyahu said that it is the opportunity for his nation to expand peace accords with Arab countries, hinting at the expansion of Abraham Accords

End of Gaza war soon? Netanyahu drops BIG HINT of normalising Israel's ties with neighbours

A meteor was seen streaking through the sky in broad daylight over the southeastern United States on Thursday. The fireball has been confirmed to be a meteor, with reports suggesting that it damaged a house in the McDonough area of Georgia. Officials in Henry County are investigating whether the meteor crashed through a house. The National Weather Service said the object lit up the sky like lightning and was visible in southern parts of Atlanta, north Georgia and parts of North Carolina and South Carolina. The meteor made an appearance around 12 pm. Minutes later, people reported that the ground around them started shaking. The NWS officials confirmed that it was not an earthquake but a sonic boom. Social media was flooded with reports of the meteor sighting, as people registered disbelief about what they saw in the sky.&nbsp;Meanwhile, in the McDonough area of Georgia, a house is reported to have been damaged by the meteor, although it is yet to be confirmed. Emergency Management officials said that a resident reported that a rock had fallen through his roof at about the same time the meteor streaked through the sky. It said that the rock tore through the roof and its speed cracked the laminate flooring inside the house, Fox5 Atlanta reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Unusual damage to a McDonough home likely from meteor</h2>&nbsp;The Henry County Emergency Management Agency director said that there was unusual damage to the home in McDonough, although he could not confirm it was from a meteor. “It pierced through the roof all the way through and cracked through the laminate flooring to the concrete,” said Ryan Morrison. “That’s why we think it’s part of this meteor storm.” The owner of the house requested officials not to identify them since they had a child. &nbsp;

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<h2>Georgia meteor was like a flash of lightning</h2>&nbsp;The National Weather Service said that the altitude and speed of the object prevented it from being tracked by the radar. Satellite imagery also missed it since it updates only every few minutes. However, the Global Lightning Mapper (GLM), meant to detect lightning flashes in the upper atmosphere, registered the event since the meteor created a flash similar to lightning. National Weather Service meteorologists said that, as per radar imagery, the object had distinct signatures typically associated with falling meteorites.&nbsp;The flash of light was followed by a sonic boom. People reported a shaking similar to an earthquake. However, the US Geological Survey did not observe any earthquake activity in Georgia at the time the boom happened. The fiery object was seen by several people who informed the American Meteor Society about it. According to FOX Weather, it received over 100 reports of a possible fireball. The National Weather Service in Charleston also detected lightning over the NC/VA border, close to Gasburg, Virginia.

Georgia meteor: A bright fireball was seen in Atlanta, and the Carolinas in daytime on Thursday. Several people reported seeing the meteor. The meteor likely damaged a house in the McDonough area of Georgia. The American Meteor Society received over 100 calls about the meteor.  

A meteor was seen streaking through the sky in broad daylight over the southeastern United States on Thursday. The fireball has been confirmed to be a meteor, with reports suggesting that it damaged a house in the McDonough area of Georgia. Officials in Henry County are investigating whether the meteor crashed through a house. The National Weather Service said the object lit up the sky like lightning and was visible in southern parts of Atlanta, north Georgia and parts of North Carolina and South Carolina. The meteor made an appearance around 12 pm. Minutes later, people reported that the ground around them started shaking. The NWS officials confirmed that it was not an earthquake but a sonic boom. Social media was flooded with reports of the meteor sighting, as people registered disbelief about what they saw in the sky. Meanwhile, in the McDonough area of Georgia, a house is reported to have been damaged by the meteor, although it is yet to be confirmed. Emergency Management officials said that a resident reported that a rock had fallen through his roof at about the same time the meteor streaked through the sky. It said that the rock tore through the roof and its speed cracked the laminate flooring inside the house, Fox5 Atlanta reported. Unusual damage to a McDonough home likely from meteor The Henry County Emergency Management Agency director said that there was unusual damage to the home in McDonough, although he could not confirm it was from a meteor. “It pierced through the roof all the way through and cracked through the laminate flooring to the concrete,” said Ryan Morrison. “That’s why we think it’s part of this meteor storm.” The owner of the house requested officials not to identify them since they had a child.

Georgia meteor: A bright fireball was seen in Atlanta and the Carolinas in daytime on Thursday. Several people reported seeing the meteor. The meteor likely damaged a house in the McDonough area of Georgia. The American Meteor Society received over 100 calls about the meteor. &nbsp;

Meteor breaks through Georgia home's roof after fireball is spotted in broad daylight

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated his stance that his country will act according to Israel’s actions. A ceasefire will be followed and maintained until Tel Aviv sticks to it, and any aggression will mean retaliation. In an interview with state TV, he said, "Tell the Zionist regime that Iran is not Lebanon. It is not like they think that they can implement a so-called ceasefire that they do and then think we will back down out of fear that the war will start again. No, if they take any action, we will immediately take countermeasures, and I hope that this is clear to them and they will respect the ceasefire; otherwise, it is not like we will be so-called tolerant in this regard."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-damage-is-excessive-and-serious-iran-foreign-minister-abbas-araghchi-days-after-strikes-on-nuclear-facilities-1750978779062">'Damage is excessive and serious,' says Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi days after strikes on nuclear facilities</a> The ’12-day war’ between the two countries ended on June 24, after a ceasefire was mediated by US President Donald Trump. Araghchi continued, “As I said, we do not accept any ceasefire, we do not accept the cessation of operations, but if the Zionist regime does not continue its attacks, we have no intention of continuing. No agreement has been made to resume negotiations now. I am stating clearly that no agreement has been made, no promise has been made, nor have we talked at all about restarting negotiations. But the fact that we are examining among ourselves what is in the interest of the Iranian people is another discussion. So far, there has been no agreement, no subject for negotiation." Talking of diplomacy, he states with clarity, "I must say that every war creates changes in itself, and these changes in diplomacy will also show themselves, which we are now adjusting. From now on, our diplomacy will change, it will definitely take on a new form, it will take on a new arrangement."&nbsp;“Look, we were negotiating with America, Israel destroyed the table, then we were talking to Europe, the Americans destroyed it. So I say, those who say let's go back to the negotiating table should specify exactly which table they mean and with what specifications,” Araghchi added. During the cross-border fighting, Iran’s nuclear programme was targeted, and the foreign minister mentioned that inspectors are currently assessing the damage caused to the facilities. &nbsp;

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated his stance that his country will act according to Israel’s actions. A ceasefire will be followed and maintained until Tel Aviv sticks to it, and any aggression will mean retaliation.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated his stance that his country will act according to Israel’s actions. A ceasefire will be followed and maintained until Tel Aviv sticks to it, and any aggression will mean retaliation. In an interview with state TV, he said, "Tell the Zionist regime that Iran is not Lebanon. It is not like they think that they can implement a so-called ceasefire that they do and then think we will back down out of fear that the war will start again. No, if they take any action, we will immediately take countermeasures, and I hope that this is clear to them and they will respect the ceasefire; otherwise, it is not like we will be so-called tolerant in this regard." Also read: 'Damage is excessive and serious,' says Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi days after strikes on nuclear facilities The ’12-day war’ between the two countries ended on June 24, after a ceasefire was mediated by US President Donald Trump. Araghchi continued, “As I said, we do not accept any ceasefire, we do not accept the cessation of operations, but if the Zionist regime does not continue its attacks, we have no intention of continuing. No agreement has been made to resume negotiations now. I am stating clearly that no agreement has been made, no promise has been made, nor have we talked at all about restarting negotiations. But the fact that we are examining among ourselves what is in the interest of the Iranian people is another discussion. So far, there has been no agreement, no subject for negotiation." Talking of diplomacy, he states with clarity, "I must say that every war creates changes in itself, and these changes in diplomacy will also show themselves, which we are now adjusting. From now on, our diplomacy will change, it will definitely take on a new form, it will take on a new arrangement." “Look, we were negotiating with America, Israel destroyed the table, then we were talking to Europe, the Americans destroyed it. So I say, those who say let's go back to the negotiating table should specify exactly which table they mean and with what specifications,” Araghchi added. During the cross-border fighting, Iran’s nuclear programme was targeted, and the foreign minister mentioned that inspectors are currently assessing the damage caused to the facilities.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated his stance that his country will act according to Israel’s actions. A ceasefire will be followed and maintained until Tel Aviv sticks to it, and any aggression will mean retaliation.

'No agreement to resume negotiations now': Iran denies resumption of nuclear talks with US

US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff sparked conversation about the Trump administration's next big announcement by saying that additional countries will join the Abraham Accords. Witkoff also noted that he and his team are working in coordination with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the State Department to "get more countries to come into the Abraham Accords. &nbsp;He made a similar prediction at an Israel Independence Day event last month. The Abraham Accords was Trump's first term's major achievement under the US' then Middle East man, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-donald-trumps-middle-east-man-jared-kushner-working-behind-the-scenes-for-expansion-of-abraham-accords-9058520">Jared Kushner</a>. It was even said that Trump's West Asia tour earlier this year was an attempt to expand the Accords, which Trump holds very dear, and even wanted a Nobel Peace Prize for it.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We think we will have big announcements on countries that are coming into the Abraham Accords,” he said in a CNBC interview.&nbsp; One of the President's key objectives is that the Abraham Accords be expanded," Witkoff added. "We are hoping for normalisation across an array of countries that people never would have contemplated would come in, so we are excited for that prospect; it will also be a stabiliser in the Middle East," he also said. Robert Greenway, known as the architect of the accords, said that he is optimistic about the upcoming developments.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, it was also hinted that Donald Trump had talks on the Abraham Accords during his West Asia tour earlier this year. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-middle-east-trip-us-president-saudi-arabia-qatar-uae-syria-iran-nuclear-deal-russia-ukraine-ahmed-al-sharaa-mbs-boeing-9076557">Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates</a> (UAE) became a game-changer as he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, visited a mosque in Abu Dhabi and had several interactions with business leaders to religious leaders.&nbsp;<h2>What is Abraham Accords?</h2>Announced during the first term of Trump, the Abraham Accords is an agreement under which diplomatic relationship is established between Israel and several Arab states, on the mediation of the United States(US. In 2020, Bahrain and the UAE became the first Arab countries to recognise Israel after Jordan in 1996. Later, Sudan and Morocco also established diplomatic relationships with Israel. Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who worked as his advisor to the President of the United States in his first term, was instrumental in the signing of this accord. Often referred to as an offwing of the Oslo Accords, the Abraham Accords were a part of Trump's peace plan that he announced in 2020. &nbsp;In the statement about the Abraham Accords, US said that the goal is to "promote interfaith and intercultural dialogue", "end radicalization and conflict", pursue a vision of peace, security, prosperity in the Middle East", and strengthen "peace based on mutual understanding and coexistence." It further said that the to achieve this goal, the US encourages expansion of "friendly relations" between Israel and its neighbours.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff says there may be a big announcement regarding the Abraham Accords. Can US President Donald Trump convince more West Asian countries to be friends with Israel?

US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff sparked conversation about the Trump administration's next big announcement by saying that additional countries will join the Abraham Accords. Witkoff also noted that he and his team are working in coordination with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the State Department to "get more countries to come into the Abraham Accords. He made a similar prediction at an Israel Independence Day event last month. The Abraham Accords was Trump's first term's major achievement under the US' then Middle East man, Jared Kushner. It was even said that Trump's West Asia tour earlier this year was an attempt to expand the Accords, which Trump holds very dear, and even wanted a Nobel Peace Prize for it. “We think we will have big announcements on countries that are coming into the Abraham Accords,” he said in a CNBC interview. One of the President's key objectives is that the Abraham Accords be expanded," Witkoff added. "We are hoping for normalisation across an array of countries that people never would have contemplated would come in, so we are excited for that prospect; it will also be a stabiliser in the Middle East," he also said. Robert Greenway, known as the architect of the accords, said that he is optimistic about the upcoming developments. Earlier, it was also hinted that Donald Trump had talks on the Abraham Accords during his West Asia tour earlier this year. Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) became a game-changer as he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, visited a mosque in Abu Dhabi and had several interactions with business leaders to religious leaders. What is Abraham Accords? Announced during the first term of Trump, the Abraham Accords is an agreement under which diplomatic relationship is established between Israel and several Arab states, on the mediation of the United States(US. In 2020, Bahrain and the UAE became the first Arab countries to recognise Israel after Jordan in 1996. Later, Sudan and Morocco also established diplomatic relationships with Israel. Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who worked as his advisor to the President of the United States in his first term, was instrumental in the signing of this accord. Often referred to as an offwing of the Oslo Accords, the Abraham Accords were a part of Trump's peace plan that he announced in 2020. In the statement about the Abraham Accords, US said that the goal is to "promote interfaith and intercultural dialogue", "end radicalization and conflict", pursue a vision of peace, security, prosperity in the Middle East", and strengthen "peace based on mutual understanding and coexistence." It further said that the to achieve this goal, the US encourages expansion of "friendly relations" between Israel and its neighbours.

US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff says there may be a big announcement regarding the Abraham Accords. Can US President Donald Trump convince more West Asian countries to be friends with Israel?

Witkoff says 'big announcement about Abraham Accords' expected: Can Trump ease Israel's relations with Arab nations?

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (June 26) accused Democrats of leaking the intelligence report about US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, calling for prosecution of those responsible. There is no public evidence supporting his claims but the Trump administration has vowed to punish those who were responsible for the leaks. Trump's team, including United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, slammed US media for highlighting the reports and said that people who leaked the reports would be sent to jail. The US hit three nuclear sites in Iran, namely Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, and claimed that these have been completely ‘obliterated.’&nbsp;Now, US President Trump has taken to Truth Social and wrote, The Democrats are the ones who leaked the information on the PERFECT FLIGHT to the Nuclear Sites in Iran. They should be prosecuted!"<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250627/image-1750990619667.png"></figure>Earlier, Pete Hegseth addressed the media at the Pentagon and said, “Strikes in Iran were highly successful, it was a resounding success and brought the end of the war. Trump created the conditions to end war destroying Iran's nuclear capabilities. What other presidents talked about, President Trump achieved. This is a historic moment." “Leaked preliminary report is based on lynchpin assumptions. Rafael Grossi also said that US strikes caused enormous damage. This is a historically successful mission," he added.&nbsp; Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused Trump of exaggerating the impact of US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, in his first appearance since a ceasefire in the war with Israel. "The American president exaggerated events in unusual ways, and it turned out that he needed this exaggeration," Khamenei said, rejecting US claims Iran's nuclear programme had been set back by decades. The strikes, he insisted, had done "nothing significant" to Iran's nuclear infrastructure<h2>Iran-Israel-US conflict</h2>Tensions heightened between Israel and Iran on June 13 when Israel under Operation Rising Lion, targeted Iran's nuclear sites and killed top commanders. In retaliation, Iran launched Operation True Promise 3, and hit Israeli cities, citing the ‘right to respond.’ The situation worsened day by day with both countries attacking each other with missiles and drones. The US, in a major escalation of tensions, entered he war on June 21, launched Operation Midnight Hammer and hit three nuclear sites in Iran, namely, Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. In response, Iran hit US bases Al Udeid air base in Qatar. Soon after this on June 24, US President Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which intially faltered but has held forth since then. &nbsp;

There is no public evidence supporting Donald Trump's claims that Democrats leaked US intelligence reports on US strikes on Iran, but the Trump administration has vowed to punish those who were responsible for the leaks.

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (June 26) accused Democrats of leaking the intelligence report about US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, calling for prosecution of those responsible. There is no public evidence supporting his claims but the Trump administration has vowed to punish those who were responsible for the leaks. Trump's team, including United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, slammed US media for highlighting the reports and said that people who leaked the reports would be sent to jail. The US hit three nuclear sites in Iran, namely Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, and claimed that these have been completely ‘obliterated.’ Now, US President Trump has taken to Truth Social and wrote, The Democrats are the ones who leaked the information on the PERFECT FLIGHT to the Nuclear Sites in Iran. They should be prosecuted!" Earlier, Pete Hegseth addressed the media at the Pentagon and said, “Strikes in Iran were highly successful, it was a resounding success and brought the end of the war. Trump created the conditions to end war destroying Iran's nuclear capabilities. What other presidents talked about, President Trump achieved. This is a historic moment." “Leaked preliminary report is based on lynchpin assumptions. Rafael Grossi also said that US strikes caused enormous damage. This is a historically successful mission," he added. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused Trump of exaggerating the impact of US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, in his first appearance since a ceasefire in the war with Israel. "The American president exaggerated events in unusual ways, and it turned out that he needed this exaggeration," Khamenei said, rejecting US claims Iran's nuclear programme had been set back by decades. The strikes, he insisted, had done "nothing significant" to Iran's nuclear infrastructure Iran-Israel-US conflict Tensions heightened between Israel and Iran on June 13 when Israel under Operation Rising Lion, targeted Iran's nuclear sites and killed top commanders. In retaliation, Iran launched Operation True Promise 3, and hit Israeli cities, citing the ‘right to respond.’ The situation worsened day by day with both countries attacking each other with missiles and drones. The US, in a major escalation of tensions, entered he war on June 21, launched Operation Midnight Hammer and hit three nuclear sites in Iran, namely, Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. In response, Iran hit US bases Al Udeid air base in Qatar. Soon after this on June 24, US President Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which intially faltered but has held forth since then.

There is no public evidence supporting Donald Trump's claims that Democrats leaked US intelligence reports on US strikes on Iran, but the Trump administration has vowed to punish those who were responsible for the leaks.

'Should be prosecuted': Who leaked intelligence report about US strikes on Iran nuclear sites? Trump KNOWS...

Tech giant Elon Musk is back with his humour on X days after his exit from the White House and an ugly phase of breakup with US President Donald Trump. All seems well now as Musk is back at reacting to the ongoing news cycle while keeping his usual humour intact. On Thursday (June 26), Musk joked about the recent Iran-Israel tensions and the victory of Indian-origin Democrat Zohran Mamdani in the mayoral primary in New York. Posting a ‘thinking’ emoji on former US President Bill Clinton's congratulatory message for Mamdani, Musk seemed to ask why the former president wished him when he had earlier endorsed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayor’s race. He also joked about LinkedIn by posting a meme that featured an image of LinkedIn headquarters and a line below that urged Iran not to bomb “the secret nuclear facility.

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<h2>Zohran Mamdani and the story so far</h2>Earlier, US President Donald Trump slammed him and described his looks as ‘terrible’ and his voice ‘grating.’ In two posts on Truth Social, the US president not only criticised Mamdani but also Democratic leaders, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - who serves as US representative for New York's 14th congressional district and called Mamdani ‘100% communist lunatic.’ “Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor. We’ve had Radical Lefties before, but this is getting a little ridiculous. He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he’s not very smart, he’s got AOC+3, Dummies ALL, backing him, and even our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, is groveling over him,” Trump said, adding in a sarcastic remark at the end - “Yes, this is a big moment in the History of our Country!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.&nbsp;Indian-American Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday night (June 25) after former Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded defeat. While the final result will depend on the ranked-choice voting tally, Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist appeared to be in a dominant position. Mamdani, was born in Kampala, Uganda, but was brought up with his family in New York City, USA, at the age of 7. He became an American citizen in 2018. His mother, Mira Nair, is a celebrated film director and his father Professor Mahmood Mamdani, teaches at Columbia.<h2>Iran-Israel-US conflict</h2>Tensions heightened between Israel and Iran on June 13 when Israel under Operation Rising Lion, targeted Iran's nuclear sites and killed top commanders. In retaliation, Iran launched Operation True Promise 3, and hit Israeli cities, citing the ‘right to respond.’ The situation worsened day by day with both countries attacking each other with missiles and drones. The US, in a major escalation of tensions, entered he war on June 21, launched Operation Midnight Hammer and hit three nuclear sites in Iran, namely, Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. In response, Iran hit US bases Al Udeid air base in Qatar. Soon after this on June 24, US President Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which intially faltered but has held forth since then.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On Thursday, tech giant Elon Musk joked about the recent Iran-Israel tensions with a meme and the victory of Indian-origin Democrat Zohran Mamdani in the mayoral primary in New York

Tech giant Elon Musk is back with his humour on X days after his exit from the White House and an ugly phase of breakup with US President Donald Trump. All seems well now as Musk is back at reacting to the ongoing news cycle while keeping his usual humour intact. On Thursday (June 26), Musk joked about the recent Iran-Israel tensions and the victory of Indian-origin Democrat Zohran Mamdani in the mayoral primary in New York. Posting a ‘thinking’ emoji on former US President Bill Clinton's congratulatory message for Mamdani, Musk seemed to ask why the former president wished him when he had earlier endorsed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayor’s race. He also joked about LinkedIn by posting a meme that featured an image of LinkedIn headquarters and a line below that urged Iran not to bomb “the secret nuclear facility.

On Thursday, tech giant Elon Musk joked about the recent Iran-Israel tensions with a meme and the victory of Indian-origin Democrat Zohran Mamdani in the mayoral primary in New York

Elon Musk's humour is back: He wants Iran to not destroy THIS 'top secret nuclear facility', posts an emoji about Zohran Mamdani

On Thursday (June 26), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, while addressing the media, highlighted the effectiveness of Operation Midnight Hammer, which was launched on June 22 to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. Emphasising on what could have been a looming threat to West Asia, Leavitt took a dig at previous administrations' 'failed attempt to buy the Iranian regime's compliance’. She said Barack Obama and Joe Biden sent ‘pallets of cash, American taxpayer dollars' to Tehran.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Barack Obama and Joe Biden sent pallets of cash – American taxpayer dollars – in a failed attempt to buy the Iranian regime’s compliance with a weak and ineffective deal. President Trump sent American war planes to destroy Iran’s ability to produce a nuclear weapon. <a href="https://t.co/LT1fk1P8gX">pic.twitter.com/LT1fk1P8gX</a>&mdash; Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) <a href="https://twitter.com/PressSec/status/1938309280374960261?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Leavitt continued, "President Trump finally ended the immediate threat of a nuclear Iranian regime. Following President Trump's command, the most powerful military in the history of the world executed massive precision strikes on three of the Iranian regime's key nuclear facilities."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-press-secretary-reveals-when-iran-israel-us-agreed-on-same-thing-definitely-not-on-nuclear-program-1750961331404">Trump press secretary reveals when Iran, Israel, US agreed on same thing - Definitely not on nuclear program</a>&nbsp;"The objective of Operation Midnight Hammer was to destroy the regime's nuclear enrichment capacity and stop the grave nuclear threat posed to the United States, Israel, and the rest of the free world. The mission, which will go down in the history books, was an overwhelming success," she added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-damage-is-excessive-and-serious-iran-foreign-minister-abbas-araghchi-days-after-strikes-on-nuclear-facilities-1750978779062">'Damage is excessive and serious,' says Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi days after strikes on nuclear facilities</a>&nbsp;"Barack Obama and Joe Biden sent pallets of cash, American taxpayer dollars, in a failed attempt to buy the Iranian regime's compliance with a weak and ineffective deal. President Trump sent a fleet of American warplanes to destroy Iran's ability to produce a nuclear weapon. The United States and the entire world are safer because of this president's decisiveness," she said.&nbsp;In her address, she mentioned how Iran was only weeks away from producing a nuclear weapon, which was thwarted by Trump’s decisive call to ‘obliterate’ the facilities.&nbsp;

Emphasising on what could have been a looming threat to West Asia, Leavitt took a dig at previous administrations' 'failed attempt to buy the Iranian regime's compliance’. She said Barack Obama and Joe Biden sent ‘pallets of cash, American taxpayer dollars' to Tehran.

On Thursday (June 26), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, while addressing the media, highlighted the effectiveness of Operation Midnight Hammer, which was launched on June 22 to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. Emphasising on what could have been a looming threat to West Asia, Leavitt took a dig at previous administrations' 'failed attempt to buy the Iranian regime's compliance’. She said Barack Obama and Joe Biden sent ‘pallets of cash, American taxpayer dollars' to Tehran.

Emphasising on what could have been a looming threat to West Asia, Leavitt took a dig at previous administrations' 'failed attempt to buy the Iranian regime's compliance’. She said Barack Obama and Joe Biden sent ‘pallets of cash, American taxpayer dollars' to Tehran.

Obama and Biden sent American taxpayers' money to Iran...: White House reveals

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday (June 26) that US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities were "genuinely effective" but the "worst-case scenario" would be if Tehran now exits the global non-proliferation treaty.&nbsp;"The worst would be that the consequence of this is Iran's exit from the Non-Proliferation Treaty and therefore, ultimately, a drift and a collective weakening," Macron told journalists after an EU summit in Brussels.&nbsp;Macron said that in a bid to maintain the treaty -- that is meant to limit the spread of nuclear weapons -- he would speak in the coming days to the five members of the United Nations Security Council.&nbsp;Those talks already kicked off with a call with President Donald Trump on Thursday in which Macron said he informed his US counterparts of contacts Paris had with Tehran in "the last few days and hours".&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-damage-is-excessive-and-serious-iran-foreign-minister-abbas-araghchi-days-after-strikes-on-nuclear-facilities-1750978779062">'Damage is excessive and serious': Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi</a>&nbsp;"Our hope is that there will be a real convergence of views," Macron said, adding that the aim was "that there should be no resumption" of nuclear buildup by Iran.&nbsp;&nbsp;Iran ratified the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT) in 1970, committing it to declare its nuclear material to the International Atomic Energy Agency.&nbsp;&nbsp;But it has recently begun preparing the grounds for a possible withdrawal from the treaty, accusing the agency of acting as a "partner" in Israel's "war of aggression".&nbsp;American B-2 bombers hit two Iranian nuclear sites with massive GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs last weekend, while a guided missile submarine struck a third site with Tomahawk cruise missiles.Trump himself has called the strikes a "spectacular military success" and repeatedly said they "obliterated" the nuclear sites.&nbsp;But US media revealed a preliminary American intelligence assessment earlier this week that said the strikes only set back Iran's nuclear program by months -- coverage sharply criticised by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday (June 26) that US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities were "genuinely effective" but the "worst-case scenario" would be if Tehran now exits the global non-proliferation treaty.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday (June 26) that US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities were "genuinely effective" but the "worst-case scenario" would be if Tehran now exits the global non-proliferation treaty. "The worst would be that the consequence of this is Iran's exit from the Non-Proliferation Treaty and therefore, ultimately, a drift and a collective weakening," Macron told journalists after an EU summit in Brussels. Macron said that in a bid to maintain the treaty -- that is meant to limit the spread of nuclear weapons -- he would speak in the coming days to the five members of the United Nations Security Council. Those talks already kicked off with a call with President Donald Trump on Thursday in which Macron said he informed his US counterparts of contacts Paris had with Tehran in "the last few days and hours". Also read: 'Damage is excessive and serious': Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi "Our hope is that there will be a real convergence of views," Macron said, adding that the aim was "that there should be no resumption" of nuclear buildup by Iran. Iran ratified the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT) in 1970, committing it to declare its nuclear material to the International Atomic Energy Agency. But it has recently begun preparing the grounds for a possible withdrawal from the treaty, accusing the agency of acting as a "partner" in Israel's "war of aggression". American B-2 bombers hit two Iranian nuclear sites with massive GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs last weekend, while a guided missile submarine struck a third site with Tomahawk cruise missiles. Trump himself has called the strikes a "spectacular military success" and repeatedly said they "obliterated" the nuclear sites. But US media revealed a preliminary American intelligence assessment earlier this week that said the strikes only set back Iran's nuclear program by months -- coverage sharply criticised by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday (June 26) that US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities were "genuinely effective" but the "worst-case scenario" would be if Tehran now exits the global non-proliferation treaty.

US strikes 'genuinely effective' says Macron; warns of 'worst-case scenario' if Iran exits global non-proliferation treaty

US President Donald Trump announced making a deal with China and hinted at an upcoming big deal with India in the White House on Thursday (June 26). No further details were disclosed, though he emphasised ‘everybody, everybody wants to make a deal.’&nbsp;Trump said, “We just signed a trade deal with China. We're not going to make deals with everybody. But we're having some great deals. We have one coming up, maybe with India, a very big one. We're going to open up India. In the China deal, we're starting to open up China. Things that never really could have happened, and the relationship with every country has been very good.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">US President Donald Trump hints at major trade deal with India, praises China agreement Watch!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DonaldTrump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DonaldTrump</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TradeDeal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TradeDeal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/China?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#China</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/US?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#US</a> <a href="https://t.co/FC1Nbc9WSL">pic.twitter.com/FC1Nbc9WSL</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1938421571661738436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Now, as Trump teases a deal with India, not too long ago on May 28, his administration had urged a New York court against blocking or pausing the tariff order, as they believed it may disrupt the global order, which includes reigniting India-Pakistan tensions.&nbsp;Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had said to the court, "Both sides agreed to stop their military actions only after Donald Trump offered to expand trade with the countries in exchange for it.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-trump-card-to-trade-deal-soon-trump-s-commerce-secy-reflects-on-us-india-ties-amid-deportations-tariff-war-1748945730894">From 'Trump card' to 'trade deal soon': Trump's commerce secy reflects on US-India ties amid deportations, tariff war</a>&nbsp;As Trump assumed office for his second term earlier this year, he was certain to cut down on wasteful government spending and impose trade tariffs on countries dealing with the US. China’s tariff was the highest at a certain given time, which was later reduced substantially. The tariffs were paused, and when asked if there were plans to further the pause, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters, "Perhaps it could be extended, but that's a decision for the president to make."&nbsp;Trump also assured Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Lutnick, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are working overtime, making deals with other countries. During his address, Trump promised 90 deals in 90 days before the deadline of July 9.

US President Donald Trump announced making a deal with China and hinted at an upcoming big deal with India in the White House on Thursday (June 26).

US President Donald Trump announced making a deal with China and hinted at an upcoming big deal with India in the White House on Thursday (June 26). No further details were disclosed, though he emphasised ‘everybody, everybody wants to make a deal.’ Trump said, “We just signed a trade deal with China. We're not going to make deals with everybody. But we're having some great deals. We have one coming up, maybe with India, a very big one. We're going to open up India. In the China deal, we're starting to open up China. Things that never really could have happened, and the relationship with every country has been very good.”

US President Donald Trump announced making a deal with China and hinted at an upcoming big deal with India in the White House on Thursday (June 26).

'Very big one': Trump hints at upcoming deal with India after signing trade agreement with China

Days after the ceasefire, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed on Thursday (June 26) that the damage to the country’s nuclear facilities is ‘serious’. This comes as the Islamic Republic of Iran has begun assessing the extent of damage and its impact on the nuclear programme.&nbsp;In an interview with the state TV, Araghchi said, “A detailed assessment of the damage is being carried out by experts from the International Atomic Energy Organisation.” He also said that it’s high on the government’s agenda to discuss the damages.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-historically-reliable-and-accurate-source-cia-backs-trump-s-claims-of-destroying-iran-s-nuclear-programme-1750893764311">'Historically reliable and accurate source': CIA backs Trump's claims of destroying Iran's nuclear programme</a>&nbsp;He continued, "We should definitely examine the inspectors and see if they comply with the law of the parliament. We need to think about it. But it is clear that when they want to inspect the facilities that have been destroyed, they want to know how much damage there is.”&nbsp;“Of course, I must say that the damage is excessive and serious. But for the inspectors to be informed exactly, this is a decision that must be made, and in accordance with the law of the parliament. In my opinion, the Supreme National Security Council should make this decision,” he added.&nbsp;The ‘12-day war’ came to end after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. This came on June 23, a day after America struck Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities in Iran and hours after Iran struck a US base, al-Udeid in Qatar in retaliation to the strikes conducted on its nuclear sites by the former using B-2 bombers.&nbsp;After which Trump also suggested a regime change for Iran and days later he also took a U-turn and changed his stance.&nbsp; After the ceasefire announcement, both Israel and Iran violated it initially, and then calm prevailed.

Days after the ceasefire, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed on Thursday (June 26) that the damage to the country’s nuclear facilities is ‘serious’. 

Days after the ceasefire, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed on Thursday (June 26) that the damage to the country’s nuclear facilities is ‘serious’. This comes as the Islamic Republic of Iran has begun assessing the extent of damage and its impact on the nuclear programme. In an interview with the state TV, Araghchi said, “A detailed assessment of the damage is being carried out by experts from the International Atomic Energy Organisation.” He also said that it’s high on the government’s agenda to discuss the damages. Also read: 'Historically reliable and accurate source': CIA backs Trump's claims of destroying Iran's nuclear programme He continued, "We should definitely examine the inspectors and see if they comply with the law of the parliament. We need to think about it. But it is clear that when they want to inspect the facilities that have been destroyed, they want to know how much damage there is.” “Of course, I must say that the damage is excessive and serious. But for the inspectors to be informed exactly, this is a decision that must be made, and in accordance with the law of the parliament. In my opinion, the Supreme National Security Council should make this decision,” he added. The ‘12-day war’ came to end after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. This came on June 23, a day after America struck Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities in Iran and hours after Iran struck a US base, al-Udeid in Qatar in retaliation to the strikes conducted on its nuclear sites by the former using B-2 bombers. After which Trump also suggested a regime change for Iran and days later he also took a U-turn and changed his stance. After the ceasefire announcement, both Israel and Iran violated it initially, and then calm prevailed.

Days after the ceasefire, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed on Thursday (June 26) that the damage to the country’s nuclear facilities is ‘serious’.&nbsp;

'Damage is excessive and serious,' says Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi days after strikes on nuclear facilities

In the latest, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new visa restrictions on Thursday (June 26). He said this measure is important to stop the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs from entering the country and harming its citizens. He imposed the visa restrictions on drug traffickers, their family members, and close personal and business associates. This will not only prevent them from entering the United States, but it will also serve as a deterrent for continued illicit activities.&nbsp;In his statement, he said, “The fentanyl crisis in the United States is unprecedented, with overdoses remaining the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 44. More than 40% of Americans reportedly know someone who has died from an opioid overdose, and in 2024, the United States averaged over 220 overdose deaths daily.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/want-us-visa-first-unlock-your-social-media-accounts-for-vetting-says-embassy-in-india-1750681350121">Want US visa? First unlock your social media accounts for vetting, says embassy in India</a>&nbsp;He continued, “I am announcing a new visa restriction policy under section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act that will apply to family members and close personal and business associates of individuals sanctioned under Executive Order 14059 Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade.”&nbsp;Highlighting necessary action, he emphasised on existing tools, including sanctions.“Imposing visa restrictions on drug traffickers, their family members, and close personal and business associates will not only prevent them from entering the United States, but it will serve as a deterrent for continued illicit activities,” the statement added.&nbsp;Rubio asserted that the US Department of State will use all necessary tools to deter and dismantle the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs.

In the latest, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new visa restrictions on Thursday (June 26). He said this measure is important to stop the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs from entering the country and harming its citizens.

In the latest, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new visa restrictions on Thursday (June 26). He said this measure is important to stop the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs from entering the country and harming its citizens. He imposed the visa restrictions on drug traffickers, their family members, and close personal and business associates. This will not only prevent them from entering the United States, but it will also serve as a deterrent for continued illicit activities. In his statement, he said, “The fentanyl crisis in the United States is unprecedented, with overdoses remaining the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 44. More than 40% of Americans reportedly know someone who has died from an opioid overdose, and in 2024, the United States averaged over 220 overdose deaths daily.” Also read: Want US visa? First unlock your social media accounts for vetting, says embassy in India He continued, “I am announcing a new visa restriction policy under section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act that will apply to family members and close personal and business associates of individuals sanctioned under Executive Order 14059 Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade.” Highlighting necessary action, he emphasised on existing tools, including sanctions. “Imposing visa restrictions on drug traffickers, their family members, and close personal and business associates will not only prevent them from entering the United States, but it will serve as a deterrent for continued illicit activities,” the statement added. Rubio asserted that the US Department of State will use all necessary tools to deter and dismantle the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs.

In the latest, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new visa restrictions on Thursday (June 26). He said this measure is important to stop the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs from entering the country and harming its citizens.

US imposes new visa restrictions on families of fentanyl traffickers, Rubio calls it 'necessary'

White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller made a large financial investment in Palantir, a tech company that could make millions of dollars under US President Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies, said watchdog group Project on Government Oversight. Palantir plays a substantial role in the work of US immigration officials. Since Miller works closely with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) department, his investment in the firm is raising red flags.&nbsp;According to Miller’s public financial disclosure report, he owns between $100,001 and $250,000 in assets at the company. He reportedly bought the stocks in 2021, after Trump left the White House following his first term in office. However, he enacted his plan to ramp up immigration enforcement sometime before.&nbsp;&nbsp;Last month, the Trump administration tapped Palantir to build a massive system that would allow federal agencies to share their data with each other in a better manner. The huge database would serve as a surveillance tool for the United States. The company is also set to be involved with the US Navy's warship-building efforts.&nbsp;Miller’s role in Immigration and Customs Enforcement and his financial stake in Palantir raise concerns over potential conflicts of interest. Any update of digital systems at the DHS could make Palantir a likely beneficiary.&nbsp;Trump's immigration crackdown is already likely to make profits for many surveillance and private prison companies. Now, one of his closest advisers may also become a beneficiary.&nbsp;Virginia Canter, chief counsel for ethics and anti-corruption at Democracy Defenders Fund, told Project on Government Oversight that Miller was walking a thin line. “If he hasn’t stepped over the line, he’s just on the verge of it,” Canter said.&nbsp;&nbsp;She further added, “I just don’t think anybody would be comfortable with him keeping this stock.”&nbsp;

Since Miller works closely with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) department, his investment in the firm is raising red flags.

White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller made a large financial investment in Palantir, a tech company that could make millions of dollars under US President Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies, said watchdog group Project on Government Oversight. Palantir plays a substantial role in the work of US immigration officials. Since Miller works closely with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) department, his investment in the firm is raising red flags. According to Miller’s public financial disclosure report, he owns between $100,001 and $250,000 in assets at the company. He reportedly bought the stocks in 2021, after Trump left the White House following his first term in office. However, he enacted his plan to ramp up immigration enforcement sometime before. Last month, the Trump administration tapped Palantir to build a massive system that would allow federal agencies to share their data with each other in a better manner. The huge database would serve as a surveillance tool for the United States. The company is also set to be involved with the US Navy's warship-building efforts. Miller’s role in Immigration and Customs Enforcement and his financial stake in Palantir raise concerns over potential conflicts of interest. Any update of digital systems at the DHS could make Palantir a likely beneficiary. Trump's immigration crackdown is already likely to make profits for many surveillance and private prison companies. Now, one of his closest advisers may also become a beneficiary. Virginia Canter, chief counsel for ethics and anti-corruption at Democracy Defenders Fund, told Project on Government Oversight that Miller was walking a thin line. “If he hasn’t stepped over the line, he’s just on the verge of it,” Canter said. She further added, “I just don’t think anybody would be comfortable with him keeping this stock.”

Since Miller works closely with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) department, his investment in the firm is raising red flags.

Stephen Miller raising red flags over investment in firm helping ICE deportations: Report

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the reporters on Thursday (June 26). During the briefing Karoline revealed the time when Iran, Israel and US agreed on the same thing. She said, “I can say that the time when Iran, Israel and US agreed on the same thing was the colour of the sky is blue.”&nbsp;The White House also accused Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of trying to "save face" after the Iranian supreme leader downplayed the impact of US strikes on Tehran's nuclear program. In her briefing, Karoline said, "Netanyahu expressed interest to come to DC and meet President Trump in the coming weeks. She added that President Trump is open to that but no final date for a meeting has been set yet." “Iranians were weeks away from completing nuclear weapons. There was ‘no indication to the United States that any of that enriched uranium was moved prior to the strike’ on Saturday (June 21), which had targeted three Iranian nuclear sites,” she added. Karoline went on to say that, "The contrast in leadership could not be more clear. Barack Obama and Joe Biden sent pallets of cash, American taxpayer dollars, in a failed attempt to buy the Iranian regime's compliance with a weak and ineffective deal. President Trump sent a fleet of American warplanes to destroy Iran's ability to produce a nuclear weapon. The United States and the entire world is safer because of the this presidents decisiveness.”&nbsp;“The President wants peace. He always has... We see a new era in which perhaps some of these Gulf and Arab states can sign on to the Abraham Accords," she added. On being asked about the 'One Big Beautiful Bill', Karoline replied saying, “We expect that bill to be on the president's desk for signature by July 4th.”

Trump press secretary reveals when Iran, Israel, US agreed on same thing - Definitely not on nuclear program

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the reporters on Thursday (June 26). During the briefing Karoline revealed the time when Iran, Israel and US agreed on the same thing. She said, “I can say that the time when Iran, Israel and US agreed on the same thing was the colour of the sky is blue.” The White House also accused Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of trying to "save face" after the Iranian supreme leader downplayed the impact of US strikes on Tehran's nuclear program. In her briefing, Karoline said, "Netanyahu expressed interest to come to DC and meet President Trump in the coming weeks. She added that President Trump is open to that but no final date for a meeting has been set yet." “Iranians were weeks away from completing nuclear weapons. There was ‘no indication to the United States that any of that enriched uranium was moved prior to the strike’ on Saturday (June 21), which had targeted three Iranian nuclear sites,” she added. Karoline went on to say that, "The contrast in leadership could not be more clear. Barack Obama and Joe Biden sent pallets of cash, American taxpayer dollars, in a failed attempt to buy the Iranian regime's compliance with a weak and ineffective deal. President Trump sent a fleet of American warplanes to destroy Iran's ability to produce a nuclear weapon. The United States and the entire world is safer because of the this presidents decisiveness.” “The President wants peace. He always has... We see a new era in which perhaps some of these Gulf and Arab states can sign on to the Abraham Accords," she added. On being asked about the 'One Big Beautiful Bill', Karoline replied saying, “We expect that bill to be on the president's desk for signature by July 4th.”

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was addressing the reporters on Thursday

One of Elon Musk's close confidants and a powerful executive at Tesla, Omead Afshar, has left the company. The high-level exit comes at a time when the electric car company is struggling amid uncertainty. Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The reason for his exit and his future plans were not clear. The news has circulated among some employees internally in recent days, added the report. Afshar's name no longer appeared in an internal directory.&nbsp;According to a Forbes report, Afshar, who was the head of operations in North America and Europe, was fired by Musk amid the declining sales in both regions and a decline in the popularity of the brand.&nbsp;Earlier in 2022, Afshar had been a subject of an internal investigation, according to Bloomberg. The probe focused on his orders of hard-to-get construction materials. This also included a special kind of glass for a secret project for Musk.&nbsp;After the investigation, Afshar worked for Musk's space company, SpaceX, but later returned to Tesla and was promoted to the vice president role.&nbsp;Afshar's X profile still says he works at Tesla. Earlier this week, he praised Musk after the company launched its pilot Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. He wrote on X, “Absolutely historic day for Tesla. This has been *years* of hard work and focus by so many people within the company. Thank you, Elon, for pushing us all!”&nbsp;Earlier this month, Tesla’s head of Optimus humanoid robotics program, Milan Kovac, resigned. In an X post, Kovac said that he was leaving to spend more time with his family.&nbsp;Tesla has seen a decline of 19 per cent in its stock price this year. The company's sales in Europe have fallen for a fifth straight month in May, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, or ACEA.&nbsp;The brand has also faced severe backlash this year due to Musk's political activities in the Trump administration and his work at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).&nbsp;

The news has circulated among some employees internally in recent days, added the report. Afshar's name no longer appeared to show up in an internal directory.

One of Elon Musk's close confidants and a powerful executive at Tesla, Omead Afshar, has left the company. The high-level exit comes at a time when the electric car company is struggling amid uncertainty. Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The reason for his exit and his future plans were not clear. The news has circulated among some employees internally in recent days, added the report. Afshar's name no longer appeared in an internal directory. According to a Forbes report, Afshar, who was the head of operations in North America and Europe, was fired by Musk amid the declining sales in both regions and a decline in the popularity of the brand. Earlier in 2022, Afshar had been a subject of an internal investigation, according to Bloomberg. The probe focused on his orders of hard-to-get construction materials. This also included a special kind of glass for a secret project for Musk. After the investigation, Afshar worked for Musk's space company, SpaceX, but later returned to Tesla and was promoted to the vice president role. Afshar's X profile still says he works at Tesla. Earlier this week, he praised Musk after the company launched its pilot Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. He wrote on X, “Absolutely historic day for Tesla. This has been *years* of hard work and focus by so many people within the company. Thank you, Elon, for pushing us all!” Earlier this month, Tesla’s head of Optimus humanoid robotics program, Milan Kovac, resigned. In an X post, Kovac said that he was leaving to spend more time with his family. Tesla has seen a decline of 19 per cent in its stock price this year. The company's sales in Europe have fallen for a fifth straight month in May, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, or ACEA. The brand has also faced severe backlash this year due to Musk's political activities in the Trump administration and his work at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

The news has circulated among some employees internally in recent days, added the report. Afshar's name no longer appeared to show up in an internal directory.

Did Elon Musk fire his close confidant? Top Tesla executive exits amid declining sales

In a brutal incident at Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, an 18-month-old Iranian toddler was left in a coma after a tourist headfirst the boy onto the floor. The child had fled conflict in Iran with his pregnant mother via Afghanistan and had just arrived in Russia.The suspect, identified as a 31-year-old Belarusian man, was caught on CCTV footage in the arrivals hall where he was found slamming the child to the ground. The assault occurred just few meters away from the child's mother.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">A Jewish, Zionist Belarusian man, Vladimir Vitkov, violently assaulted an 18-month-old Iranian toddler at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport, slamming him headfirst onto the floor. The child is now in a coma with skull and spinal injuries. <a href="https://t.co/2gC3raqFwJ">https://t.co/2gC3raqFwJ</a>&mdash; Dr. Anastasia Maria Loupis (@DrLoupis__) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrLoupis__/status/1937854011920515207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The child sustained severe skull fractures and spinal injury after the assault. The footage revealed that the accused, Vladimir Vitkov, was glancing around before slamming the child to the ground. Concerned authorities at the airport immediately rushed the child to a local hospital.Following the horrific incident, the accused, Vitkov, has been detained by the authorities and was reportedly found under 'drug influence' at the time. According to the reports, cannabis was found in Vitkov's bloodstream.Russian officials are undergoing investigations into the case. The officials are probing the potential motives of racial hatred and drug influence behind the assault.The inhumane incident has sparked global outrage targeting concerns related to refugee safety and airport security. The child is identified to be of Afghan nationality.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is closely monitoring the incident. The Ministry has assigned the Afghan Embassy in Moscow to look into the matter through all diplomatic and legal channels.During a visit to the injured child in Moscow, Hafiz Abdullah Yasir, chief of the Afghan mission in Russia and senior counsellor of the I.A.A &nbsp;embassy assured the child's family of comprehensive cooperation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also provided financial assistance to the child's family. &nbsp;In addition, the Ministry urges the Russian Federation to effectively monitor the case and ensure strict punishment for the perpetrator in the case.

The child sustained severe skull fractures and spinal injury after the assault. The footage revealed that the accused, Vladimir Vitkov, was glancing around before slamming the child to the ground.

In a brutal incident at Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, an 18-month-old Iranian toddler was left in a coma after a tourist headfirst the boy onto the floor. The child had fled conflict in Iran with his pregnant mother via Afghanistan and had just arrived in Russia. The suspect, identified as a 31-year-old Belarusian man, was caught on CCTV footage in the arrivals hall where he was found slamming the child to the ground. The assault occurred just few meters away from the child's mother.

The child sustained severe skull fractures and spinal injury after the assault. The footage revealed that the accused, Vladimir Vitkov, was glancing around before slamming the child to the ground.

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